Climate Insights for Altamira

Huila, Colombia

Hottest
January
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
August
14°C low58°F low
Wettest
March
363 mm rain14.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Altamira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 3,002 mm of precipitation falls per year. Altamira receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Altamira sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Altamira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 118.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Altamira receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Altamira sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°FebMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°MarMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°AprMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°MayMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°JunMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°AugMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°SepMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°NovMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°F
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Min

Altamira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 25°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Altamira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 58°F to 77°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 67°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 58°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 166mmFebPrecipitation: 204mmMarPrecipitation: 363mmAprPrecipitation: 346mmMayPrecipitation: 288mmJunPrecipitation: 293mmJulPrecipitation: 208mmAugPrecipitation: 162mmSepPrecipitation: 181mmOctPrecipitation: 265mmNovPrecipitation: 298mmDecPrecipitation: 229mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.5inFebPrecipitation: 8inMarPrecipitation: 14.3inAprPrecipitation: 13.6inMayPrecipitation: 11.3inJunPrecipitation: 11.5inJulPrecipitation: 8.2inAugPrecipitation: 6.4inSepPrecipitation: 7.1inOctPrecipitation: 10.4inNovPrecipitation: 11.7inDecPrecipitation: 9in
Precipitation

Altamira is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,002 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 250 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 363 mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 162 mm. That's 201 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Altamira is a very wet location, receiving approximately 118.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 14.3 in of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 6.4 in. That's 7.9 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Altamira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Altamira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altamira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altamira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C59 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
363 mm14.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
346 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C60 °F
23 °C74 °F
4 km/h2 mph
288 mm11.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h2 mph
293 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
22 °C71 °F
4 km/h3 mph
208 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h3 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
25 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
265 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
298 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
229 mm9 in
0 cm0 in